Properties of Argillite and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Flat
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Argillite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Argillite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Argillite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Argillite Definition and Nephelinite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Argillite and Nephelinite.